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U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The U.S. and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.
Study of PGV’s impacts on groundwater set to begin
A nearly $500,000 federal study of the impacts of Puna Geothermal Venture on Puna’s groundwater should begin soon.
Hawaii Police salutes its fallen officers with honorary ceremony
About four dozen civilians and a contingent of uniformed Hawaii Police Department officers attended HPD’s Police Week ceremony Monday at the Hilo Police Station.
Akaka Falls State Park closing for rockfall mitigation
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, starting Wednesday, Akaka Falls State Park in Honomu will temporarily close to undergo rockfall mitigation work.
Conditions ripe in Hawaii for another fire disaster
Less than a year after a massive wildfire ravaged Lahaina with shocking lethal ferocity, a federal agency is predicting that Hawaii over the next few months will face similar conditions that could lead to more wildfires.
Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Major U.S. airlines are suing the U.S. Transportation Department over a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees, the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration.
Ocean View man in custody after armed standoff
A 32-year-old Ocean View man was arrested without incident late Sunday afternoon after a lengthy standoff in Ocean View.
Wildfire prevention a ‘kakou effort’: Green talks hazard mitigation, Maui recovery
Gov. Josh Green on Friday used the occasion of Wildfire Awareness Month to update the public on progress being made to return some semblance of normalcy on Maui after wildfires last Aug. 8 killed more than 100 people, displaced thousands in Lahaina and damaged or destroyed seven structures in West Hawaii.
UH-Hilo holds spring commencement ceremony
About 500 students walked across the stage and officially graduated from the University of Hawaii at Hilo Saturday morning.
Pohoiki project moves ahead: BLNR approves permit to dredge channel
A state board has approved an application for a dredging project that would reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
Shipman looks for new space for Keaau Farmers Market vendors
W.H. Shipman Ltd. says it has “identified a couple temporary spots” for the Keaau Farmers Market and intends to have space available by June 1 so the vendors of the popular market can continue to sell fruits and vegetables to the Keaau community.
STVRs on ag land goes before state high court
A debate about whether short-term vacation rentals should be allowed on farmland will go before the state’s highest court this week.
Know Your Numbers campaign returns
Community First Hawaii announced the return of its Know Your Numbers campaign, emphasizing the importance of knowing blood pressure as intuitively as height or weight.
Second lawsuit filed to stop Haiku Stairs’ demolition
For the second time in less than a year, the Friends of Haiku Stairs has filed a lawsuit to stop the city from demolishing the more than 3,900 steps that lead to the top of the Koolau Range in Kaneohe.
Forecasters predict heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flash flooding
Weather watchers are warning of a strong upper-level low-pressure front forecast to move eastward across the island chain, potentially bringing severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to the Big Island as early as this afternoon.
Man who defrauded teachers to gamble $1.2M gets 57 months
A 48-year-old Kona man will spend nearly five years in federal prison and must pay back more than $1.2 million he conned 42 teachers and friends into investing in a fake online lei business to feed his lavish Las Vegas gambling habit.
Federal witnesses defend Navy’s Red Hill response
As a federal mass action lawsuit against the government from families impacted by the Red Hill water crisis continues this week, the government’s witnesses are taking the stand to defend the Navy’s response as well as sow doubts about the severity of the contamination.
Police arrest student after disturbance at Konawaena HS
Police arrested a 19-year-old student after a disturbance Tuesday at Konawaena High School.
Fire destroys unpermitted Pahoa house
Fire destroyed an unpermitted residential structure near Pahoa Friday evening.
Fentanyl smuggling case moved to federal court
The case of a 41-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of smuggling fentanyl into Hawaii from California has been moved to U.S. District Court in Honolulu.
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